A history of home-court advantage

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich has a strong opinion about the value of home-court advantage.

“It doesn’t matter,” he said earlier this season, as the Spurs were gathering momentum after their injury epidemic. “It never has.”

Not to presume to speak for one of the best coaches in NBA history, but what Popovich probably meant was that home-court advantage, while incredibly helpful, isn’t conclusive.

History supports that notion strongly. In 37 seasons since the ABA/NBA merger in 1976, less than half the teams that finished with the best overall record and home-court advantage throughout the playoffs went on to win the championship. It’s been almost a kiss of death over the past decade, with just two of the past 10 regular-season “champions” going on to lift the trophy.

As for the Spurs, they’re 2-2 when entering the postseason with the league’s best record, winning in 1998-99 and 2002-03 and losing in 1994-95 and 2000-01.

But while the top record hasn’t always been kind to the Spurs, home-court advantage has had a major impact on their fortunes over the years. Compare their records in individual playoff series, where they’ve gone 32-14 with and just 5-15 without since the merger.

Home-court advantage has been an even bigger asset during the Duncan/Popovich era: 26-7 with, 4-5 without. Indeed, it just might have been the deciding factor in all five trips to the Finals, where they’re 4-0 with, including their seven-game victory over Detroit in 2005, and 0-1 without, dropping the last two games in Miami last season to become just the fourth team since the NBA instituted the 2-3-2 format to blow a 3-2 lead.

So while home-court advantage doesn’t guarantee success, it’s been exceptionally kind to the Spurs over the years.

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<strong>NBA Finals, Game 4 - June 12, 2014: Spurs 107, Heat 86</strong><br><br>San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard looks for room between Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade (left) and Ray Allen during first half action in Game 4 of the 2014 NBA Finals Thursday June 12, 2014 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Fla. less

<strong>The Spurs won the NBA Championship! Click through to relive their season.</strong><br><br>The San Antonio Spurs pose with the O'Brien Trophy after winning Game 5 against the Miami Heat at the 2014 NBA Finals at the AT&T Center on Sunday, June 15, 2014. less

<strong>The Spurs won the NBA Championship! Click through to relive their season.</strong><br><br>The San Antonio Spurs pose with the O'Brien Trophy after winning Game 5 against the Miami Heat at the 2014 NBA ... more

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<strong>NBA Finals, Game 5 - June 15, 2014: Spurs 104, Miami 87</strong><br><br>San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan shoots over Miami Heat's Udonis Haslem as LeBron James look on during the first quarter of game five of the NBA Finals at the AT&T Center, Sunday, June 15, 2014. less

<strong>NBA Finals, Game 5 - June 15, 2014: Spurs 104, Miami 87</strong><br><br>San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan shoots over Miami Heat's Udonis Haslem as LeBron James look on during the first quarter of game ... more

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<strong>NBA Finals, Game 3 - June 10, 2014: Spurs 111, Heat 92</strong><br><br>San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard goes up for a dunk during first half action in Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat Tuesday June 10, 2014 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Fla. less

<strong>NBA Finals, Game 3 - June 10, 2014: Spurs 111, Heat 92</strong><br><br>San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard goes up for a dunk during first half action in Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat ... more

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<strong>NBA Finals, Game 2 - June 8, 2014: Heat 98, Spurs 96</strong><br><br>Spurs' Tony Parker (09) dishes the ball to Tim Duncan (21) against Miami Heat's Chris Bosh (01) and Chris Andersen (11) in the first half of Game 2 of the 2014 NBA Finals at the AT&T Center on Sunday, June 8, 2014. less

<strong>NBA Finals, Game 1 - June 5, 2014: Spurs 110, Heat 95</strong><br><br>Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) goes up for a shot against Miami Heat's LeBron James (06) in the second half of Game 1 of the 2014 NBA Finals at the AT&T Center on Thursday, June 5, 2014. less

<strong>NBA Finals, Game 1 - June 5, 2014: Spurs 110, Heat 95</strong><br><br>Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) goes up for a shot against Miami Heat's LeBron James (06) in the second half of Game 1 of the 2014 NBA ... more

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<strong>Western Conference Finals, Game 6 - May 31, 2014: Spurs 112, Thunder 107</strong><br><br>
San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili and Danny Green defend Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook during first half action in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals on Saturday, May 31, 2014, at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City. less

<strong>Western Conference Finals, Game 5 - May 29, 2014: Spurs 117, Thunder 89</strong><br><br>San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard grabs for a rebound between Oklahoma City Thunder's Steven Adams (left) and Caron Butler during second half action in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals on Thursday, May 29, 2014, at the AT&T Center. less

<strong>Western Conference Finals, Game 4 - May 27, 2014: Thunder 105, Spurs 92</strong><br><br>
San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan looks for room between Oklahoma City Thunder's Serge Ibaka (left) and Oklahoma City Thunder's Kendrick Perkins during first half action in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals Tuesday May 27, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. less

<strong>Western Conference Finals, Game 3 - May 25, 2014: Thunder 106, Spurs 97</strong><br><br>
San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker looks to pass around Oklahoma City Thunder's Serge Ibaka as San Antonio Spurs' Tiago Splitter looks on during second half action in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals Sunday, May 25, 2014, at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Okla. less

<strong>Western Conference Finals, Game 2 - May 21, 2014: Spurs 112, Thunder 77</strong><br><br>
San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili looks for room around Oklahoma City Thunder's Reggie Jackson during second half action of Game 2 in the Western Conference Finals Wednesday, May 21, 2014, at the AT&T Center. less

<strong>Western Conference Finals, Game 1 - May 19, 2014: Spurs 122, Thunder 105</strong><br><br>
San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard shoots between Oklahoma City Thunder's Steven Adams (left) and Kevin Durant during second half action of Game 1 in the Western Conference Finals Monday, May 19, 2014, at the AT&T Center. less

<strong>Western Conference Semifinals, Game 4 - May 12, 2014: Trail Blazers 103, Spurs 92</strong><br><br>
San Antonio Spurs' Tiago Splitter shoots around Portland Trail Blazers' Robin Lopez during first half action of Game 4 in the Western Conference semifinals Monday, May 12, 2014, at the Moda Center in Portland. less

<strong>Western Conference Semifinals, Game 3 - May 10, 2014: Spurs 118, Trail Blazers 103</strong><br><br>
San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan shoots between Portland Trail Blazers' LaMarcus Aldridge (left) and Robin Lopez during second half action of Game 3 in the Western Conference semifinals Saturday, May 10, 2014, at the Moda Center in Portland. less

<strong>Western Conference Semifinals, Game 2 - May 8, 2014: Spurs 114, Trail Blazers 97</strong><br><br>
San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili and Tim Duncan grab for a rebound against Portland Trail Blazers' Robin Lopez during second half action of Game 2 in the Western Conference semifinals Thursday, May 8, 2014, at the AT&T Center. less

<strong>Western Conference Semifinals, Game 1 - May 6, 2014: Spurs 116. Trail Blazers 92</strong><br><br>San Antonio Spurs' Tiago Splitter shoots during second half action of Game 1 in the Western Conference semifinals against the Portland Trail Blazers Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at the AT&T Center. less

<strong>Western Conference Semifinals, Game 1 - May 6, 2014: Spurs 116. Trail Blazers 92</strong><br><br>San Antonio Spurs' Tiago Splitter shoots during second half action of Game 1 in the Western Conference ... more

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<strong>First round, Game 7 - May 4, 2014: Spurs 119, Mavericks 96</strong><br><br>San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker drives to the basket during second half action of Game 7 in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs against the Dallas Mavericks Sunday May 4, 2014 at the AT&T Center. less

<strong>First round, Game 7 - May 4, 2014: Spurs 119, Mavericks 96</strong><br><br>San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker drives to the basket during second half action of Game 7 in the first round of the Western ... more

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<strong>First round, Game 6 - May 2, 2014: Mavericks 113, Spurs 111</strong><br><br>San Antonio Spurs' Boris Diaw keeps Dallas Mavericks' Vince Carter away from the ball during the first half of game six in the first round of the Western Conference Playoffs at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Friday, May 2, 2014. less

<strong>First round, Game 6 - May 2, 2014: Mavericks 113, Spurs 111</strong><br><br>San Antonio Spurs' Boris Diaw keeps Dallas Mavericks' Vince Carter away from the ball during the first half of game six in ... more

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<strong>First round, Game 5 - April 30, 2014: Spurs 109, Mavericks 103</strong><br><br>San Antonio Spurs' Tiago Splitter goes for two between Dallas Mavericks' Brandan Wright, left, and Dirk Nowitzki during the second half of game five in the first round of the Western Conference Playoffs at the AT&T Center, Wednesday, April 30, 2014. less

<strong>First round, Game 4 - April 28, 2014: Spurs 93, Mavericks 89</strong><br><br>San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green put pressure on Dallas Mavericks' Monta Ellis during the second half of game four in the first round of the Western Conference Playoffs at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Monday, April 28, 2014. less

<strong>First round, Game 3 - April 26, 2014: Mavericks 109, Spurs 108</strong><br><br>Dallas Mavericks' Monta Ellis drives between San Antonio Spurs' Tiago Splitter, left, and Tim Duncan during the second half of game three in the first round of the Western Conference Playoffs at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Saturday, April 26, 2014. less

<strong>First round, Game 2 - April 23, 2014: Mavericks 113, Spurs 92</strong><br><br>Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) attempt a shot against the Dallas Mavericks in the first half of Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs at the AT&T Center on Wednesday, April 23, 2014. less

<strong>First round, Game 2 - April 23, 2014: Mavericks 113, Spurs 92</strong><br><br>Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) attempt a shot against the Dallas Mavericks in the first half of Game 2 of the first round of the ... more

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<strong>First round, Game 1 - April 20, 2014: Spurs 90, Mavericks 85</strong><br><br>San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan shoots as Dallas Mavericks' DeJuan Blair and Jae Crowder look on during second half action of Game 1 in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs Sunday, April 20, 2014 at the AT&T Center. less

<strong>April 11, 2014: Spurs 112, Suns 104</strong><br><br>
Spurs' Kawhi Leonard (02) manages to score a basket despite getting wrapped up for a foul by Phoenix Suns' Gerald Green (14) in the second half at the AT&T Center on Friday, April 11, 2014. less

<strong>April 11, 2014: Spurs 112, Suns 104</strong><br><br>
Spurs' Kawhi Leonard (02) manages to score a basket despite getting wrapped up for a foul by Phoenix Suns' Gerald Green (14) in the second half at ... more

<strong>April 8, 2014: Timberwolves 110, Spurs 91</strong><br><br>
San Antonio Spurs' Boris Diaw, right, from France, passes against Minnesota Timberwolves' Gorgui Dieng during the third quarter in an NBA basketball game at the Target Center on in Minneapolis on Tuesday, April 8, 2014. less

<strong>April 8, 2014: Timberwolves 110, Spurs 91</strong><br><br>
San Antonio Spurs' Boris Diaw, right, from France, passes against Minnesota Timberwolves' Gorgui Dieng during the third quarter in an NBA ... more

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<strong>April 6, 2014: Spurs 112, Grizzlies 92</strong><br><br>
San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard, left, and Matt Bonner put pressure on Memphis Grizzlies' James Johnson during the second half at the AT&T Center, Sunday, April 6, 2014. less

<strong>April 6, 2014: Spurs 112, Grizzlies 92</strong><br><br>
San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard, left, and Matt Bonner put pressure on Memphis Grizzlies' James Johnson during the second half at the AT&T ... more

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<strong>April 3, 2014: Thunder 106, Spurs 92</strong><br><br>Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) and San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan, right, vie for control of the ball in front of Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Thursday, April 3, 2014. less

<strong>April 3, 2014: Thunder 106, Spurs 92</strong><br><br>Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) and San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan, right, vie for control of the ball in front of Spurs ... more

<strong>March 31, 2014: Spurs 103, Pacers 77</strong><br><br>San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan gets a basket on a dunk over Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Monday, March 31, 2014. less

<strong>March 31, 2014: Spurs 103, Pacers 77</strong><br><br>San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan gets a basket on a dunk over Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert in the second half of an NBA basketball game in ... more

Photo: Michael Conroy / Associated Press

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<strong>March 29, 2014: Spurs 96, Pelicans 80</strong><br><br>
Boris Diaw takes a shot against the New Orleans Pelicans in the second half, Saturday, March 29, 2014, at the AT&T Center. The Spurs kept a steady lead throughout the entire game. less

<strong>March 29, 2014: Spurs 96, Pelicans 80</strong><br><br>
Boris Diaw takes a shot against the New Orleans Pelicans in the second half, Saturday, March 29, 2014, at the AT&T Center. The Spurs kept a ... more

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<strong>March 28, 2014: Spurs 133, Nuggets 102</strong><br><br>
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili, left, of Argentina, looks to shoot ball as Denver Nuggets forward Jan Vesely, of the Czech Republic, covers in the fourth quarter of the Spurs' 133-102 victory in an NBA basketball game in Denver, Friday, March 28, 2014. less

<strong>March 26, 2014: Spurs 108, Nuggets 103</strong><br><br>
San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan goes for two between the defense of Denver Nuggets' Aaron Brooks and Darrell Arthur during the second half at the AT&T Center, Wednesday, March 26, 2014. less

<strong>March 26, 2014: Spurs 108, Nuggets 103</strong><br><br>
San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan goes for two between the defense of Denver Nuggets' Aaron Brooks and Darrell Arthur during the second half at the ... more

Photo: Jerry Lara / San Antonio Express-News

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<strong>March 24, 2014: Spurs 113, 76ers 91</strong><br><br>
San Antonio Spurs' Jeff Ayres grabs for a rebound between Philadelphia 76ers' Hollis Thompson (left) and Thaddeus Young during second half action Monday March 24, 2014 at the AT&T Center. less

<strong>March 19, 2014: Spurs 125, Lakers 109</strong><br><br>
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili, right, of Argentina, puts up a shot as Los Angeles Lakers center Robert Sacre defends during the second half of their NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 19, 2014, in Los Angeles. less

<strong>March 19, 2014: Spurs 125, Lakers 109</strong><br><br>
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili, right, of Argentina, puts up a shot as Los Angeles Lakers center Robert Sacre defends during the second ... more

Photo: Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press

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<strong>March 16, 2014: Spurs 122, Jazz 104</strong><br><br>
San Antonio Spurs' Marco Belinelli goes up for a dunk around Utah Jazz's Alec Burks as Tiago Splitter looks on during second half action Sunday, March 16, 2014, at the AT&T Center. less

<strong>March 14, 2014: Spurs 119, Lakers 85</strong><br><br>
Spurs' Cory Joseph (05) drives to the basket against Los Angeles Lakers' Robert Sacre (50) in the second half at the AT&T Center on Friday, March 14, 2014. less

<strong>March 14, 2014: Spurs 119, Lakers 85</strong><br><br>
Spurs' Cory Joseph (05) drives to the basket against Los Angeles Lakers' Robert Sacre (50) in the second half at the AT&T Center on Friday, March ... more

<strong>March 11, 2014: Spurs 104, Bulls 96</strong><br><br>
San Antonio Spurs power forward Aron Baynes (16) grabs the ball against the Chicago Bulls during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Tuesday, March 11, 2014, in Chicago. less

<strong>March 11, 2014: Spurs 104, Bulls 96</strong><br><br>
San Antonio Spurs power forward Aron Baynes (16) grabs the ball against the Chicago Bulls during the first half of an NBA basketball game on ... more

<strong>Feb. 26, 2014: Spurs 120, Pistons 110</strong><br><br>
Tiago Splitter (22) of the San Antonio Spurs dunks the ball against the Detroit Pistons during second-half NBA action in the AT&T Center on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014. less

<strong>Feb. 26, 2014: Spurs 120, Pistons 110</strong><br><br>
Tiago Splitter (22) of the San Antonio Spurs dunks the ball against the Detroit Pistons during second-half NBA action in the AT&T Center on ... more

<strong>Feb. 18, 2014: Spurs 113, Clippers 103</strong><br><br>
Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs shoots over DeAndre Jordan #6 of the Los Angeles Clippers in the second half at Staples Center on Feb. 18, 2014 in Los Angeles. less

<strong>Feb. 18, 2014: Spurs 113, Clippers 103</strong><br><br>
Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs shoots over DeAndre Jordan #6 of the Los Angeles Clippers in the second half at Staples Center on Feb. ... more

<strong>Feb. 6, 2014: Nets 103, Spurs 89</strong><br><br>
San Antonio Spurs' Danny Green (4) grabs a rebound against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014, in New York. less

<strong>Feb. 6, 2014: Nets 103, Spurs 89</strong><br><br>
San Antonio Spurs' Danny Green (4) grabs a rebound against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014, ... more

<strong>Jan. 26, 2014: Heat 113, Spurs 101</strong><br><br>Nando de Colo #25 of the San Antonio Spurs drives around Michael Beasley #8 of the Miami Heat during a game at American Airlines Arena on Jan. 26, 2014, in Miami. less

<strong>Jan. 26, 2014: Heat 113, Spurs 101</strong><br><br>Nando de Colo #25 of the San Antonio Spurs drives around Michael Beasley #8 of the Miami Heat during a game at American Airlines Arena on Jan. 26, ... more

Photo: Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images

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<strong>Jan. 24, 2014: Spurs 105, Hawks 79</strong><br><br>Jeff Ayres #11 of the San Antonio Spurs dunks against Paul Millsap #4 of the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on Jan. 24, 2014, in Atlanta. less

<strong>Jan. 24, 2014: Spurs 105, Hawks 79</strong><br><br>Jeff Ayres #11 of the San Antonio Spurs dunks against Paul Millsap #4 of the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on Jan. 24, 2014, in ... more

<strong>Jan. 13, 2014: Spurs 101, Pelicans 95</strong><br><br>San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker (9) drives around New Orleans Pelicans point guard Brian Roberts in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014. less

<strong>Jan. 13, 2014: Spurs 101, Pelicans 95</strong><br><br>San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker (9) drives around New Orleans Pelicans point guard Brian Roberts in the first half of an NBA basketball ... more

<strong>Jan. 4, 2014: Spurs 116, Clippers 92</strong><br><br>Tiago Splitter of the San Antonio Spurs, left, tips in the ball as Blake Griffin of the Los Angeles Clippers defends during first-half NBA action in the AT&T Center on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014. less

<strong>Jan. 4, 2014: Spurs 116, Clippers 92</strong><br><br>Tiago Splitter of the San Antonio Spurs, left, tips in the ball as Blake Griffin of the Los Angeles Clippers defends during first-half NBA action in ... more

Photo: Billy Calzada / San Antonio Express-News

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<strong>Jan. 2, 2014: Knicks 105, Spurs 101</strong><br><br>Manu Ginobili goes over the top to try and stop Tim Hardaway, Jr. as the Spurs host the New York Knicks at the AT&T Center on Jan. 2, 2014. less

<strong>Jan. 2, 2014: Knicks 105, Spurs 101</strong><br><br>Manu Ginobili goes over the top to try and stop Tim Hardaway, Jr. as the Spurs host the New York Knicks at the AT&T Center on Jan. 2, ... more

<strong>Dec. 26, 2013: Spurs 116, Mavericks 107</strong><br><br>Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs is fouled by Dirk Nowitzki #41 of the Dallas Mavericks in the first quarter at American Airlines Center on Dec. 26, 2013 in Dallas. less

<strong>Dec. 26, 2013: Spurs 116, Mavericks 107</strong><br><br>Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs is fouled by Dirk Nowitzki #41 of the Dallas Mavericks in the first quarter at American Airlines Center ... more

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<strong>Dec. 25, 2013: Rockets 111, Spurs 98</strong><br><br>Tony Parker of the San Antonio Spurs lays up the ball as Houston's Jeremy Lin chases during NBA action at the AT&T Center on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2013. less

<strong>Dec. 25, 2013: Rockets 111, Spurs 98</strong><br><br>Tony Parker of the San Antonio Spurs lays up the ball as Houston's Jeremy Lin chases during NBA action at the AT&T Center on Wednesday, Dec. 25, ... more

<strong>Dec. 18, 2013: Spurs 108, Suns 101</strong><br><br>Patty Mills #8 of the San Antonio Spurs puts up a shot past Eric Bledsoe #2 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of the NBA game at US Airways Center on Dec. 18, 2013 in Phoenix. less

<strong>Dec. 18, 2013: Spurs 108, Suns 101</strong><br><br>Patty Mills #8 of the San Antonio Spurs puts up a shot past Eric Bledsoe #2 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of the NBA game at US Airways ... more

<strong>Nov. 30, 2013: Rockets 112, Spurs 106</strong><br><br>Tim Duncan of the San Antonio Spurs, right, hits on a layup as Dwight Howard (12) and Chandler Parsons defend during second-half NBA action at the AT&T Center on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. less

<strong>Nov. 30, 2013: Rockets 112, Spurs 106</strong><br><br>Tim Duncan of the San Antonio Spurs, right, hits on a layup as Dwight Howard (12) and Chandler Parsons defend during second-half NBA action at the ... more

<strong>Nov. 23, 2013: Spurs 126, Cavaliers 96</strong><br><br>Manu Ginobili of the San Antonio Spurs scores on a reverse layup as he is fouled by Dion Waiters of the Cleveland Cavaliers during NBA action in the AT&T Center on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013. less

<strong>Nov. 23, 2013: Spurs 126, Cavaliers 96</strong><br><br>Manu Ginobili of the San Antonio Spurs scores on a reverse layup as he is fouled by Dion Waiters of the Cleveland Cavaliers during NBA action in ... more

<strong>Nov. 20, 2013: Spurs 104, Celtics 93</strong><br><br>Maro Belinelli of the San Antonio Spurs drives as Kelly Olynyk of the Boston Celtics defends during NBA action at the AT&T Center on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013. less

<strong>Nov. 20, 2013: Spurs 104, Celtics 93</strong><br><br>Maro Belinelli of the San Antonio Spurs drives as Kelly Olynyk of the Boston Celtics defends during NBA action at the AT&T Center on Wednesday, Nov. ... more

<strong>Nov. 10, 2013: Spurs 120, Knicks 89</strong><br><br>While New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony, right, looks on, San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard drives to the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013, in New York. less

<strong>Nov. 10, 2013: Spurs 120, Knicks 89</strong><br><br>While New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony, right, looks on, San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard drives to the basket during the first half of an NBA ... more